Home + Design

Choose Smartly

Explore Fully Automated Custom Solutions; Bringing Advanced Smart Home Technology to Your Doorstep Article by Kaylee Dusang Local, family and veteran owned and operated, Fully Automated Custom Solutions provides smart home integration for any type of control system within the home or an office space. Interior and exterior lighting, shades, security, and multi-audio systems, among others. Not only does the company specialize in durable and reliable technology, but they also strive to form a...

Real Estate

Pickleball Social

A Perfect Blend of Friendly Competition and Social Gathering Article by Laura SanchezQuan | Photography by Sunny Rajabi The unique family- and pet-friendly social hot spot and pickleball venue, Pickleball Social, offers seven indoor courts and six outdoor courts as well as a sports bar, food trucks, huge TV screens, Karaoke rooms and a pro shop with pickleball gear.  I had the opportunity to sit down with owners Juan Carlos Flores and Ivan Alvarez to get to know them and discover what...

Auto + Marine

Where Grit Meets Gloss

From Custom Paint to Full Restorations, Hardcore Kustoms Turns Raw Metal into Rolling Masterpieces Article by Stephanie Parnell | Photography by Sunny Rajabi Tucked away in the heart of Cypress, Hardcore Kustoms has been a cornerstone of the local automotive scene since its establishment in 2005. Founded by passionate car enthusiast Josh Hendon with the support of his wife, Bonnie, the shop has grown into a premier destination for vehicle restoration and customization, serving the local...

Travel

Offbeat Texas Sights

Unique and Quirky Attractions to Explore on Your Next Road Trip Article by Laura SanchezQuan Cadillac Ranch | Amarillo  Created by Stanley Marsh 3 (an American artist, businessman, philanthropist, and prankster from Amarillo) and The Ant Farm group, Cadillac Ranch is a quirky yet charming public art installation and sculpture in Amarillo paying homage to the American automobile culture. Inspired by the aesthetics and symbolism of Route 66 the installation consists of a row of ten Cadillacs...